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Public holidays: what is double time and a half?
How do you calculate penalty rates for an employee who worked on a public holiday? Read more on penalty rates and public holidays here.
What is continuous service?
Calculating an employee's entitlements can be tricky, especially if there is confusion over an employee's period of service.
Summary dismissal: what payments are due?
If an employee is summarily dismissed, are they entitled to any period of notice and payment of accrued annual leave?
No privacy breach: CCTV exposed theft
An employee was dismissed after CCTV footage showed her stealing cosmetics from a pharmacy. She then claimed her privacy had been breached.
Fixed-term vs casual contract employment arrangements
It could be for project work, maternity or paternity leave cover, or to meet seasonal demand.
What is the Better Off Overall Test?
The Fair Work Commission uses the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT) to assess awards against registered agreements.
Working parent's stress levels are on the rise
In recent years, parents and carers have had increased stress due to the challenge of balancing work and family commitments, a trend that has particularly affected women, according to a new study.
Are shift workers entitled to public holiday pay?
Are shift workers paid for a public holiday if they aren't rostered to work on that day? Learn more here about shift workers and public holidays.
Do public holidays extend a notice period?
Is a notice period extended if it includes public holidays or an employee takes annual leave?
Can you retract a job offer after a medical assessment?
Can you withdraw a job offer if the results of a medical assessment are unsatisfactory? Are there grounds for complaints in such circumstances?